HONEY HAM WITH ASIAN PEARS

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This sweet and savory dish is popular in south-west China. Happily harvested from the 'net for the Asian Forum's Green, eggs & ham 3/08 recipe swap!! YUM!!

Provided by Elmotoo

Categories     Ham

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb boneless ham, cut into thin slices
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup light soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons honey
2 Asian pears, cut into 4 pieces
2 green onions, cut into thirds

Steps:

  • Lay the ham slices out in the rice bowl of a steamer. Sprinkle with the brown sugar. Steam for 25 minutes, adding more water as needed.
  • When the ham is nearly finished cooking, combine the soy sauce, water and honey in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low and keep warm.
  • Add the pear slices to the steaming dish. Brush the pears and ham slices with some of the sauce. Steam for 5 more minutes.
  • Pour the remainder of the sauce over and garnish with the green onion before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.7, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 40.3, Sodium 1718, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 26.8, Protein 12.3

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